A highlight on the music calendar is the annual KBB Music Festival, held in the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell. KBB is a celebration of instrumental music by approximately 4,500 secondary school musicians from more than 50 schools. The festival runs for a full week, with 145 groups performing in four categories: Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Concert Band and Jazz bands.
We are proud of all our Westlake musicians for their memorable performances, excellent conduct, and the accolades they have achieved throughout the festival.
Congratulations to our students and directors!
Results:
- Westlake Symphony Orchestra (combined with Westlake Boys): Gold Award
Special Award for the Best Performance of a Classical Work (Barber of Seville Overture, Rossini)
Special Award for the Best Performance of an ‘Other Styles’ Work (Festive Overture, Shostakovich). - Westlake Concert Band (combined with Westlake Boys): Gold Award; Special Award for a Pre-1950s Work (Gum Sucker’s
March, Grainger)
Special Award for an Original Concert Band Work (Angels in the Architecture, Ticheli). - Westlake Chamber Orchestra (combined with Westlake Boys): Silver Award.
- Westlake Big Band (combined with Westlake Boys): Silver Award.
- Taharoto Orchestra (combined with Westlake Boys): Bronze Award
- Westlake Girls Symphonic Band: Bronze Award.
- Westlake Girls Jazz Band: Commended Award.